Lim Hyun-gyu
| Lim Hyun-Gyu | |
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| Other names | The Ace |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (190 cm) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division |
Welterweight (present) Middleweight (2010) |
| Reach | 79.0 in (201 cm) |
| Style | Boxing, Mixed martial arts |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Seoul, South Korea |
| Team | Korean Top Team |
| Rank | Black belt in Taekwondo[1] |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 19 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Lim Hyun-Gyu (born January 16, 1985), often anglicized to Hyun Gyu Lim, is a South Korean mixed martial artist, currently signed to fight in the UFC's Welterweight division.
Mixed martial arts career
Biography and Early career
He first experienced martial arts when he was 13 years old training in Boxing. And later he got a black belt of Taekwondo in his midteens. But these trainings were just as hobbies. So later he felt eagerness to martial arts to pursue on his real life. After finishing a mandatory military service in his country, he was scouted by some coach of his current team while training in his boxing gym. After only three months scouted, Lim made his professional MMA debut in February 2006 in the Spirit MC promotion in his native South Korea. Over the next few years, he also fought for the Heat, DEEP, M-1 Global and Pacific Xtreme Combat promotions. After beating Ryan Biglar at the PXC 32 event in July 2012, he became the PXC welterweight champion.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In August 2012, the UFC announced that they had signed Lim.[2] Lim was originally set to make his UFC debut against Marcelo Guimarães on November 10, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 6.[3] However, Guimarães was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by David Mitchell.[4] Then, just prior to the weigh in for the event, the bout was scrapped after Lim was declared medically unfit to compete by UFC doctors.[5]
Lim vs. Guimarães was then rescheduled for March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 8.[6] Lim was successful in his debut, winning via KO in the second round.
Lim faced Pascal Krauss on August 31, 2013 at UFC 164.[7] He defeated Krauss by KO with a knee and follow up punches in the first round. The win also earned Lim his first Fight of the Night bonus award.[8]
Lim was expected to face Kiichi Kunimoto on January 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 34.[9] However in late November, event headliner Jake Ellenberger pulled out of the event citing an injury and Lim stepped up to face Tarec Saffiedine in the main event.[10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[11] Despite the loss on the scorecards, the bout brought Lim his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award.[12]
Lim next faced Takenori Sato on September 20, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 52.[13] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.
Lim faced Neil Magny on May 16, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 66.[14] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[15]
Lim was expected to face Dominique Steele on November 28, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 79. However, Lim pulled out of the fight in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by promotional newcomer Dong Hyun Kim.[16]
Championships and Accomplishments
- Pacific Xtreme Combat
- PXC Welterweight Championship (One time)
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Two times)
- MMAJunkie.com
- 2014 January Fight of the Month vs. Tarec Saffiedine[17]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 19 matches | 13 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 2 |
| By decision | 1 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 13–5–1 | Neil Magny | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber | May 16, 2015 | 2 | 1:24 | Pasay, Philippines | |
| Win | 13–4–1 | Takenori Sato | TKO (elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson | September 20, 2014 | 1 | 1:18 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Loss | 12–4–1 | Tarec Saffiedine | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim | January 4, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Marina Bay, Singapore | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 12–3–1 | Pascal Krauss | KO (knee and punches) | UFC 164 | August 31, 2013 | 1 | 3:58 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 11–3–1 | Marcelo Guimarães | KO (knee and punches) | UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann | March 3, 2013 | 2 | 4:00 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | 10–3–1 | Ryan Biglar | Submission (guillotine choke) | PXC - Pacific Xtreme Combat 32 | July 28, 2012 | 1 | 0:53 | Mangilao, Guam | Won PXC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–3–1 | Takahiro Kawanaka | TKO (corner stoppage) | PXC - Pacific Xtreme Combat 30 | March 3, 2012 | 1 | 1:12 | Mangilao, Guam | |
| Win | 8–3–1 | Ferrid Kheder | TKO (punches) | PXC - Pacific Xtreme Combat 27 | October 29, 2011 | 1 | N/A | Mangilao, Guam | |
| Win | 7–3–1 | Ross Ebanez | TKO (punches) | PXC - Pacific Xtreme Combat 26 | August 20, 2011 | 1 | 1:44 | Manila, Philippines | |
| Win | 6–3–1 | Slade Adelbai | TKO (punches) | Rites of Passage 8 - Fearless | February 12, 2010 | 1 | 3:10 | Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands | Middleweight bout. |
| Loss | 5–3–1 | Dmitry Samoilov | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Challenge 12: USA | February 21, 2009 | 2 | 5:00 | Tacoma, Washington, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Loss | 5–2–1 | Max Fernandez | Submission (Achilles lock) | Heat - Heat 8 | December 14, 2008 | 1 | 1:22 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 5–1–1 | Brandon Magana | Submission (armbar) | M-1 Challenge 6: Korea | August 29, 2008 | 2 | 3:58 | South Korea | Middleweight bout. |
| Win | 4–1–1 | Noboru Onishi | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Deep: 35 Impact | May 19, 2008 | 2 | 0:48 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 3–1–1 | Lucio Linhares | KO (punch) | M-1 Challenge 2: Russia | April 3, 2008 | 1 | 0:17 | St.Petersburg, Russia | Middleweight bout. |
| Win | 2–1–1 | Hiroshi Masabuchi | TKO (punches) | Heat - Heat 6 | March 30, 2008 | 1 | 3:47 | Aichi, Japan | |
| Loss | 1–1–1 | Greg Soto | Submission (armbar) | World Best Fighter - USA vs. Asia | February 3, 2007 | 1 | 0:58 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Welterweight debut. |
| Draw | 1–0–1 | Jick-Yong Kim | Draw | Spirit MC - Interleague 4 | August 19, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | Spirit MC Middleweight (-80kg) bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Seong-Yeol Ahn | Decision (unanimous) | Spirit MC - Interleague 3 | February 11, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | Spirit MC Middleweight (-80kg) bout. |
See also
References
- ↑ "Hyun Gyu Lim - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
- ↑ "Korean Top Team Welterweight Hyun Gyu Lim Signs With UFC". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Report: Hyun Gyu Lim Vs. Marcelo Guimarães Set For UFC: Macau". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ↑ Staff (2012-10-10). "UFC 'Macao:' Hyun Gyu vs David Mitchell booked with Marcelo Guimarães injured". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
- ↑ Staff (2012-11-09). "David Mitchell awarded show money after Hyun Gyu Lim pulled from UFC on FUEL TV 6". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
- ↑ "Hyun Gyu Lim vs. Marcelo Guimarães Confirmed for UFC on Fuel 8". mmaweekly.com. 13 December 2012.
- ↑ Jan Großöhmigen (2013-06-14). "Pascal Krauss kämpft bei UFC 164". groundandpound.de. Retrieved 2013-06-14.
- ↑ Staff (2013-09-01). "UFC 164 bonuses: Pettis, Mendes, Lim, Krauss win $50,000". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-09-01.
- ↑ Brad Gustafson (2013-11-06). "Kiichi Kunimoto vs. Hyun Gyu Lim Added to UFC’s Debut Event in Singapore". fightparrot.com.com. Retrieved 2013-11-06.
- ↑ Dave Doyle (2013-11-30). "Jake Ellenberger reveals hamstring injury forced him out of UFC Fight Night 34". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved 2013-11-30.
- ↑ Gene Mrosko (2014-01-04). "UFC Fight Night 34 results: Tarec Saffiedine wins Octagon debut, batters Hyun Gyu Lim". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
- ↑ Matt Erickson and John Morgan. "UFC Fight Night 34 bonuses: Saffiedine, Lim, Holloway, Doane earn $50,000". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
- ↑ LeeLi (2014-07-18). "Lim Hyun-Gyu versus Takenori Sato the latest bout slated for UFC FN Japan". mma-in-asia.com. Retrieved 2014-07-18.
- ↑ Staff (2015-03-02). "UFC Fight Night 66 adds Mousasi vs. Philippou, Lim vs. Magny". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-02.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-05-16). "UFC Fight Night 66 results: Neil Magny gets seventh straight, pounds out Hyun Gyu Lim". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-05-16.
- ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2015-11-20). "Hyun Gyu Lim injured; Dominique Steele gets new foe at UFC Fight Night South Korea". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
- ↑ "MMAjunkie’s ‘Fight of the Month’ for January 2014 - MMAjunkie". MMAjunkie.